Truck Driver CDL A No Touch Solo

Ryder•Shelbyville, KY

10d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Shelbyville, Kentucky, for regional routes delivering no-touch aluminum freight. Drivers use a sleeper tractor and haul open-top containers, flatbed, and Conestoga trailers in 48- and 53-foot lengths. Routes cover IN, TN, OH, MS, SC, WI, IL, MI, GA, LA, NH, CT, AR, NJ, and PA. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays weekly, with stated earnings of $2,100 or more per week and 50+ hours per week. Compensation includes $0.61 per solo mile for 2,400–2,800 miles per week, $14 per drop/hook, and loyalty bonuses of $1,500 at six months and $1,500 at one year. Paid training is provided. Schedules are Sunday–Thursday, Monday–Friday, or Tuesday–Saturday, with dispatch start times between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Drivers are responsible for operating safely and complying with applicable laws and regulations. The posting notes that drivers make safety decisions and that their jobs are protected when doing so. It also describes Ryder’s support for company drivers and its transition support for owner-operators whose trucks Ryder purchases.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Loyalty bonus of $1,500 at six months and $1,500 at one year
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance
401(k) rollover availability and company match at one year
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver